Question

gupta sculpture was influenced by

Answer 1

The Gupta period may be described as ‘classic’ in the sense of the degree of perfection it achieved—something that was never achieved before and has seldom been achieved since— and in the perfect balance and harmony of ail elements in style and iconography.

The Guptas were Brahmanical by religion with special devotion to Vishnu, but they showed exemplary tolerance for both Buddhism and Jainism.

Answer 2

The Gupta sculpture was influenced by Mathura school of art.

EXPLANATION:  

• The ancient Indian sculptures of India is divided into various schools. The most ancient among them is the Gandhara school of art and architecture which was famous during the Mahajanapada period.
• It shows the fusion of Indo Greek style. The 'Mathura school of art' is also similar to the 'Gandhara school' and has various similarities with it.  
• The 'Mathura school' of art was famous during the Mauryan and the Gupta period. And various stupas and figures of Buddha and various other monks and disciples are the famous art work of this period.